Corporate political donations are coming under heavy scrutiny.
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Scrutiny
/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
Synonyms for "scrutiny" (122 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(12 words)
examinationinspectionamwayanalysisappraisalassessmentauditingbe observedbe observed closelycareful examinationcombingevaluation
Adjective(2 words)
careful observationcritical analysis
Verb(1 words)
close up
Strong matches (36)
exaltedexaminationexplorationeyeeyeball inspectionfascinated attentionfinicalnessfinickinessfixed regardharpinginquiryinspectioninterestinvestigationlook throughlook-inmeticulous attention
Noun(16 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(2 words)
intense heatmicroscopic analysis
Related words (61)
Adjective(2 words)
microscopic viewingpublic institution oversight
Noun(21 words)
microscopymonitoringobservingoppose amendmentsoversightperusalproberesearchreviewreviewingrummagingscanscouringscrutinizing eyesearchlightsearchlightsspyglassstudysurveillancesurvey
Show 1 more word
minute attentionobservanceobservationocular inspectionoverhauloverhaulingoverviewperlustrationperusalprobeprobingquality controlrapt attentionreconnaissanceresearchreviewreviewerrun throughrun-throughscan
Show 16 more words
searchsiftingspecial considerationstrict attentionstudysurveillancesurveytabthe eyeundivided attentionunrelenting attentionvettingviewvisitationvisual examinationwatch
Verb(1 words)
Preposition(1 words)
under a microscope
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: examination, inspection, amway, analysis, analysis.
- Sentence evidence is available for scrutiny, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scrutiny".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scrutiny"
Keep "scrutiny" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scrutiny" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scrutiny", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scrutiny" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
6 entriesclassroom monitoringexternal evaluationformal auditpeer evaluationpeer reviewsecurity surveillance
Collocations
6 entriesacademic scrutinyclose scrutinydata scrutinyintense scrutinypublic scrutinyrigorous scrutiny
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
The downside of fame is scrutiny.
Source: tatoeba (3898468)
The statement seems to make sense, but under further scrutiny, it falls apart.
Source: tatoeba (8657757)
Yanni will be under intense scrutiny.
Source: tatoeba (10026762)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scrutiny"?
Closest matches include examination, inspection, amway, analysis, analysis.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scrutiny"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.